I was a vegetarian for a year. It was a good experience and I developed a great respect for life. I started eating meat again but only after I began to feel that plants and animals were all living beings that deserved the same level of respect.

So now I eat everything and do what I can not to needlessly kill anything that I won't consume.

Eat plenty of raw bananas, apples, oranges, and grapes, and drink their juices. Fruits are the best part of a vegetarian diet. Also, eat plenty of peanuts, sunflower seeds, and other assorted nuts. Nuts are an excellent source of protein. Peanut butter sandwiches on whole wheat bread are great.

Being vegetarian does not mean you cannot eat prepared foods just make sure they don't contain animal ingredients or by-products. I enjoy ice-cream. You can also eat butter, so you can enjoy buttered toast with your coffee or tea in the mornings. There are also some cheeses made without rennet, which comes from the stomach of cattle. Tillamook is one company that produces cheese without rennet. Check the labels when you buy processed foods.

Eat plenty of raw bananas, apples, oranges, and grapes, and drink their juices. Fruits are the best part of a vegetarian diet. Also, eat plenty of peanuts, sunflower seeds, and other assorted nuts. Nuts are an excellent source of protein. Peanut butter sandwiches on whole wheat bread are great.

Being vegetarian does not mean you cannot eat prepared foods just make sure they don't contain animal ingredients or by-products. I enjoy ice-cream. You can also eat butter, so you can enjoy buttered toast with your coffee or tea in the mornings. There are also some cheeses made without rennet, which comes from the stomach of cattle. Tillamook is one company that produces cheese without rennet. Check the labels when you buy processed foods.

Check out the vegetarian sights through Google.

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 896892

I don't know why you would limit yourself to this. Don't you know the dairy industry is just as bad as the meat industry. They are the same demon. Eat local. Eat humane.

Eat plenty of raw bananas, apples, oranges, and grapes, and drink their juices. Fruits are the best part of a vegetarian diet. Also, eat plenty of peanuts, sunflower seeds, and other assorted nuts. Nuts are an excellent source of protein. Peanut butter sandwiches on whole wheat bread are great.

Being vegetarian does not mean you cannot eat prepared foods just make sure they don't contain animal ingredients or by-products. I enjoy ice-cream. You can also eat butter, so you can enjoy buttered toast with your coffee or tea in the mornings. There are also some cheeses made without rennet, which comes from the stomach of cattle. Tillamook is one company that produces cheese without rennet. Check the labels when you buy processed foods.

Check out the vegetarian sights through Google.

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 896892

I am quoting myself to clarify that when I wrote that you can eat prepared foods without animal ingredients or by-products I meant that do not involve the killing of animals. This is why it is alright for a vegetarian to eat cheese and butter and drink milk because these foods do not require the destruction of the animal's life.

Eat plenty of raw bananas, apples, oranges, and grapes, and drink their juices. Fruits are the best part of a vegetarian diet. Also, eat plenty of peanuts, sunflower seeds, and other assorted nuts. Nuts are an excellent source of protein. Peanut butter sandwiches on whole wheat bread are great.

Being vegetarian does not mean you cannot eat prepared foods just make sure they don't contain animal ingredients or by-products. I enjoy ice-cream. You can also eat butter, so you can enjoy buttered toast with your coffee or tea in the mornings. There are also some cheeses made without rennet, which comes from the stomach of cattle. Tillamook is one company that produces cheese without rennet. Check the labels when you buy processed foods.

It is important that you get a balanced diet. Meat provides some essential vitamins so it is important to eat things that provide those essential nutrients. I belong to the SDA church who are mostly vegetarian, vegan--and some do not eat anything cooked. Some are lacto-ovo and do not eat any dairy products or any other animal byproducts.

Going vegetarian is a major decision. I went vegetarian when my six children were growing up and they all loved it!

One thing is certain. You will live healthier and longer. Seventh Day Adventists are some of the longest living people on the planet. Studies have shown that their lifestyle promotes not just long life--but a HEALTHY long life. I have personally known many who look better in their 90s than many I know in their 60s.

Eat plenty of raw bananas, apples, oranges, and grapes, and drink their juices. Fruits are the best part of a vegetarian diet. Also, eat plenty of peanuts, sunflower seeds, and other assorted nuts. Nuts are an excellent source of protein. Peanut butter sandwiches on whole wheat bread are great.

Being vegetarian does not mean you cannot eat prepared foods just make sure they don't contain animal ingredients or by-products. I enjoy ice-cream. You can also eat butter, so you can enjoy buttered toast with your coffee or tea in the mornings. There are also some cheeses made without rennet, which comes from the stomach of cattle. Tillamook is one company that produces cheese without rennet. Check the labels when you buy processed foods.

Check out the vegetarian sights through Google.

I am quoting myself to clarify that when I wrote that you can eat prepared foods without animal ingredients or by-products I meant that do not involve the killing of animals. This is why it is alright for a vegetarian to eat cheese and butter and drink milk because these foods do not require the destruction of the animal's life.

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 896892

They might not require the destruction of the actual life, but their quality of life is shit. Have you ever been to a dairy farm? Its one of the saddest places on earth.

Eat plenty of raw bananas, apples, oranges, and grapes, and drink their juices. Fruits are the best part of a vegetarian diet. Also, eat plenty of peanuts, sunflower seeds, and other assorted nuts. Nuts are an excellent source of protein. Peanut butter sandwiches on whole wheat bread are great.

Being vegetarian does not mean you cannot eat prepared foods just make sure they don't contain animal ingredients or by-products. I enjoy ice-cream. You can also eat butter, so you can enjoy buttered toast with your coffee or tea in the mornings. There are also some cheeses made without rennet, which comes from the stomach of cattle. Tillamook is one company that produces cheese without rennet. Check the labels when you buy processed foods.

Check out the vegetarian sights through Google.

I don't know why you would limit yourself to this. Don't you know the dairy industry is just as bad as the meat industry. They are the same demon. Eat local. Eat humane.

Quoting: Magic(K) 835530

As I indicated in my previous post, dairy products such as milk and cheese do not require killing animals.

It is important that you get a balanced diet. Meat provides some essential vitamins so it is important to eat things that provide those essential nutrients. I belong to the SDA church who are mostly vegetarian, vegan--and some do not eat anything cooked. Some are lacto-ovo and do not eat any dairy products or any other animal byproducts.

Going vegetarian is a major decision. I went vegetarian when my six children were growing up and they all loved it!

One thing is certain. You will live healthier and longer. Seventh Day Adventists are some of the longest living people on the planet. Studies have shown that their lifestyle promotes not just long life--but a HEALTHY long life. I have personally known many who look better in their 90s than many I know in their 60s.

There is a wealth of info on the net.

Quoting: Zerubbabel

I don't think quality and length of life has much to do with eating meat or not. I know a lot of seven day adventist and they don't look healthy to me.

I think its much more important to eat a healthy, and have a balanced life-style...as you stated.

Eat plenty of raw bananas, apples, oranges, and grapes, and drink their juices. Fruits are the best part of a vegetarian diet. Also, eat plenty of peanuts, sunflower seeds, and other assorted nuts. Nuts are an excellent source of protein. Peanut butter sandwiches on whole wheat bread are great.

Being vegetarian does not mean you cannot eat prepared foods just make sure they don't contain animal ingredients or by-products. I enjoy ice-cream. You can also eat butter, so you can enjoy buttered toast with your coffee or tea in the mornings. There are also some cheeses made without rennet, which comes from the stomach of cattle. Tillamook is one company that produces cheese without rennet. Check the labels when you buy processed foods.

Check out the vegetarian sights through Google.

I don't know why you would limit yourself to this. Don't you know the dairy industry is just as bad as the meat industry. They are the same demon. Eat local. Eat humane.

As I indicated in my previous post, dairy products such as milk and cheese do not require killing animals.

Eat plenty of raw bananas, apples, oranges, and grapes, and drink their juices. Fruits are the best part of a vegetarian diet. Also, eat plenty of peanuts, sunflower seeds, and other assorted nuts. Nuts are an excellent source of protein. Peanut butter sandwiches on whole wheat bread are great.

Being vegetarian does not mean you cannot eat prepared foods just make sure they don't contain animal ingredients or by-products. I enjoy ice-cream. You can also eat butter, so you can enjoy buttered toast with your coffee or tea in the mornings. There are also some cheeses made without rennet, which comes from the stomach of cattle. Tillamook is one company that produces cheese without rennet. Check the labels when you buy processed foods.

Check out the vegetarian sights through Google.

Thank you sincerely, good info

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1088079

You're very welcome. Glad to help. You will be a much healthier and will be more energized, especially from the fruits.

Eat plenty of raw bananas, apples, oranges, and grapes, and drink their juices. Fruits are the best part of a vegetarian diet. Also, eat plenty of peanuts, sunflower seeds, and other assorted nuts. Nuts are an excellent source of protein. Peanut butter sandwiches on whole wheat bread are great.

Being vegetarian does not mean you cannot eat prepared foods just make sure they don't contain animal ingredients or by-products. I enjoy ice-cream. You can also eat butter, so you can enjoy buttered toast with your coffee or tea in the mornings. There are also some cheeses made without rennet, which comes from the stomach of cattle. Tillamook is one company that produces cheese without rennet. Check the labels when you buy processed foods.

Check out the vegetarian sights through Google.

I am quoting myself to clarify that when I wrote that you can eat prepared foods without animal ingredients or by-products I meant that do not involve the killing of animals. This is why it is alright for a vegetarian to eat cheese and butter and drink milk because these foods do not require the destruction of the animal's life.

They might not require the destruction of the actual life, but their quality of life is shit. Have you ever been to a dairy farm? Its one of the saddest places on earth.

Quoting: Magic(K) 835530

I have never been to a dairy farm.

I was only answering the OP's specific inquiry about a small list of foods for beginning a vegetarian diet.

We must do more to provide better treatment of animals. Need better legislation and inspection of farm conditions for animals.

Eat plenty of raw bananas, apples, oranges, and grapes, and drink their juices. Fruits are the best part of a vegetarian diet. Also, eat plenty of peanuts, sunflower seeds, and other assorted nuts. Nuts are an excellent source of protein. Peanut butter sandwiches on whole wheat bread are great.

Being vegetarian does not mean you cannot eat prepared foods just make sure they don't contain animal ingredients or by-products. I enjoy ice-cream. You can also eat butter, so you can enjoy buttered toast with your coffee or tea in the mornings. There are also some cheeses made without rennet, which comes from the stomach of cattle. Tillamook is one company that produces cheese without rennet. Check the labels when you buy processed foods.

Check out the vegetarian sights through Google.

I am quoting myself to clarify that when I wrote that you can eat prepared foods without animal ingredients or by-products I meant that do not involve the killing of animals. This is why it is alright for a vegetarian to eat cheese and butter and drink milk because these foods do not require the destruction of the animal's life.

They might not require the destruction of the actual life, but their quality of life is shit. Have you ever been to a dairy farm? Its one of the saddest places on earth.

I have never been to a dairy farm.

I was only answering the OP's specific inquiry about a small list of foods for beginning a vegetarian diet.

We must do more to provide better treatment of animals. Need better legislation and inspection of farm conditions for animals.

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 896892

I don't think we need any more god damn legislation. If you want something done right, do it yourself.

There is no way chicken taste so damn good in so many forms,That it was not meant for consumption,it's impossible.How the hell are you gonna enjoy a baseball game without a good ole chili dog,you gonna eat a veggie dog?Pfft not at the ballpark your not,and seriously during times of famine and drought doesn't rabbit stew sound better than twigs and tree bark.YOUR KIDS WILL HATE YOU AND BECOME INFAMOUS FOR EATING THEIR FRIENDS BACON!!!

eating meat wouldnt be as bad as it is today the hormones the antibiotics the way way that they slaughter the animal all effects the consumer more than you think these animals are traumetised and release adrenaline into the meat it just smart to know how your steak was prepared before you bought it at the local piggly wiggly

There are lots of good vegan sites with lots of good recipes.Start off by making normal foods without the meat or usejust a little meat. Lasagna made with just veggies is great!They also sell these foods in most groceries now as well as health stores.

I stopped eating beef and pork many years ago. I don't miss it a bit. I still eat chicken, turkey and fish. But the beef and pork smells AWFUL to me now. It gags me to cook it for the kids.

If you wanna do hardcore "off meat" then watch some videos of slaughterhouses or check out a hog farm. That'll turn you against meat for sure!

Free your mind and the rest will follow.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...Romans 12:2

Animals are born and put in jails where they live usually without sufficient space to even walk. After years until they have the appropriate size they are completely mad. The growing is done by hormones and antibiotics are used on them. Of course that shit goes to your own body and you can see how many people in the 20s just now go bald. This was not happening before.

And I did not even mentioned the problem with the emotional body. Every woo woo can explain you how the emotional of such animals are very low in vibration, that affects your body terribly, creating sickness added to the former physical motives.

Just don't eat meat. But it is your body, I care for mine and everybody do what they figure they must with theirs.

There is no way chicken taste so damn good in so many forms,That it was not meant for consumption,it's impossible.How the hell are you gonna enjoy a baseball game without a good ole chili dog,you gonna eat a veggie dog?Pfft not at the ballpark your not,and seriously during times of famine and drought doesn't rabbit stew sound better than twigs and tree bark.YOUR KIDS WILL HATE YOU AND BECOME INFAMOUS FOR EATING THEIR FRIENDS BACON!!!

Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1020823

A "veggie" dog tastes just like a real hot dog.

Morningstar Farms hot dogs are really good! I ate Wolf brand Turkey chili on it and it was great. So you DON'T have to deprive yourself of "normal" foods just to be a vegan.

Check your local grocery freezer section OP and see what they offer. MS Farms also has great burgers and breakfast sausages!

Free your mind and the rest will follow.

And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...Romans 12:2

There are lots of good vegan sites with lots of good recipes.Start off by making normal foods without the meat or usejust a little meat. Lasagna made with just veggies is great!They also sell these foods in most groceries now as well as health stores.

I stopped eating beef and pork many years ago. I don't miss it a bit. I still eat chicken, turkey and fish. But the beef and pork smells AWFUL to me now. It gags me to cook it for the kids.

If you wanna do hardcore "off meat" then watch some videos of slaughterhouses or check out a hog farm. That'll turn you against meat for sure!

Just don't eat all the soy "meat replacement" foods. Morningstar Farms and all that stuff. Soy is bad stuff. I was a vegetarian for over 5 years and ate a lot of that stuff. I think it has something to do with a lot of the health issues I have now. :( Not being a vegetarian......eating all the soy. Just stay away from it.

I, personally, never felt good when I was a vegetarian. It could be just the way I was eating or that my body requires meat or something. I don't know.

The other downside was that it made relationships difficult. People would invite us over for dinner and I'd have to tell them I didn't eat meat and it just made things difficult. I got tired of not eating meat coming before making friends.